1999 Kia Joice vs. 2007 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Joice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Joice would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Kia Joice. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Joice.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Kia Rondo (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Joice. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Joice. 2007 Kia Rondo has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Joice has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Joice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Joice | 2007 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Kia | Kia |
| Model | Joice | Rondo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1977 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
